You see, the Mac OS icons, buttons, menus, palettes, windows, and keyboard commands we use every day , are not the only way to control the actions of your computer. There is another interface to the Mac, a language interface. Every Macintosh, right out of the box, can be automated and controlled using AppleScript, which is an integral part of the Macintosh operating system. AppleScript is the language of automation for Mac OS X.
Unfortunately, such automation doesn’t include editing copy:
Since its introduction in 1992, AppleScript has proven to be the best tool for making like with a computer a productive experience. That’s why companies like Microsoft and Adobe Systems incorporate AppleScript support in their products.
# 2007 Nov 02
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